The difference between a hand-kneaded Zisha pot and a full handmade one

The differences between hand-kneaded and handmade Zisha pots are as follows:

1, the quasi-modeling process: semi-handmade Zisha pots rely on gypsum molds to be quasi-modeled, while handmade Zisha pots rely on the craftsman's eyes and hands to be quasi-modeled.

2, the production process: semi-handmade is placed in the mold for refurbishment, the force is from the inside, the full handmade is shaping the force from the outside.

3, use: half handmade zisha pots because of the force within, so there will not be sand particles gathered on the inside, breathability relative to the full handmade zisha pots will become a little worse. So tea and play is generally the choice of handmade.

Purple sand pot is China's unique handmade clay crafts, its production began in the Ming Dynasty during the Zhengde period, the production of raw materials for the purple sand clay, originating in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, Ding Shu town. From the Ming Wuzong Zhengde years since Zisha began to make pots, famous artists, 500 years, there are constantly fine works of art. It is said that the founder of Zisha pots was the Chinese Ming dynasty's Kuangchun.

When selecting a zisha pot you can follow the following methods to buy:

1, identify whether the zisha pot is authentic zisha clay, good zisha clay has a pea-sand consistency to the touch.

2, use the pot to pour down the water, to be smooth, no sense of obstruction, after pouring to see if there is any residue in the pot.

3, the production should be shaped correctly, round on round square on square, full of what is not a shape outside the deformation, whether the bottom is flat.

4, buy a good pot, you can immediately test the water, practical Zisha pot must be flow mouth to the tip of the pot mouth (excluding the lid) in a horizontal line (so that will not overflow when pouring tea).